Tag Archives: Chinese

The Burden of Choice

Posted on May 20, 2019 by bonnevivantelife

I’m 45 years old, and I am both ecstatic and dismayed that I have one more student loan payment left. I received my graduate degree in 1997. It’s been a while. It also took me a while to understand why … Continue reading →

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When Rice is Love

Posted on October 28, 2018 by bonnevivantelife

Twenty four years ago, my parents gave me an old 3-cup rice cooker, National brand. It was rusty on the outside, but it did the job. They loaded me up with used furniture, an Ikea piece or two, mismatched kitchenware, … Continue reading →

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Where are you from?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by bonnevivantelife

“North Jersey, right outside of NYC,” I’d always reply. I know what people mean when they ask me. Inevitably, they always follow up with “No, I mean where are you REALLY from?” At which point I’d say, “Oh, right. I … Continue reading →

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